The full-time EMS Instructor is responsible for assisting with coordination and instruction in the Stanly Community College EMS initial and continuing education programs as assigned and under the direction of the EMS Program Director.  Duties include assurance of compliance with standards as set forth by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services (NCOEMS) and the EMS national accreditation and re-accreditation processes.

 In addition, the instructor advises current students, facilitates lab and clinical sites, maintains necessary records, and evaluates course activities. The instructor is responsible for teaching courses as assigned, recommending, and monitoring the performance of other adjunct instructors, staying current on research in subject issues and industry trends, evaluating student progress, and developing instructional plans and evaluation instruments. Other duties include reviewing and requesting new materials, maintaining records, and preparing a variety of reports as requested.  This position reports to the Emergency Medical Science Program Director. 

Clinical affiliates and/or off-site facilities may require faculty participating in clinical/off-site activities to complete a criminal background check, and drug screening, and provide proof of current immunization status, health status, and CPR certification. Faculty are required to present verification of current up-to-date immunizations, as required by the facility, and current CPR status, as required by the facility, to their supervisor

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Teach program material via seated and online classes as required by the schedule.
• Learn new material to keep up with changing technology.
• Facilitate regular and substantive interaction via proactive communication with students.
• Participate in recruiting new students.
• Ensure classrooms, labs, and lab equipment are in good repair and maintain a safe environment for students and employees.
• Coordinate and conduct patient simulations with students for formative skill development and competency.
• Serve as a mentor to students in your area of expertise.

DUTIES:

• Assists the Program Director with leadership for course coordination and supervision of adjunct instructors.
• Assist the Program Director with Lead Instructor and Coordinator activities as delegated.
• Teaches in the paramedic courses and classes.
• Assists in the planning, coordination, and execution of didactic and lab instruction.
• Assists with continuous review and improvement of the educational program.
• Works cooperatively with the medical director to assure quality, oversight, and physician engagement.
• May assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of clinical and/or field internship instruction as assigned.
• May assist Program Director with orientation, training, and supervision of clinical preceptors as assigned.
• May build courses and submit them to the NC Office of EMS for approval in the Credentialing Information System (CIS) as delegated by Program Director.
• May re-credential qualified personnel that satisfactorily complete recertification requirements in the EMS continuing education courses (if credentialed to do so) and delegated by the Program Director.
• Develop course outlines and determine implementation specifics for EMS classes.
• Participate in the review and revision of programs as needed for ongoing national accreditation and state approvals.
• Recommend budget needs for equipment, supplies, and travel.
• Maintain a relationship with community clinical facilities and assist in the training needs of the community relevant to this area.
• Participate in professional organizations, attend conferences and workshops as appropriate, and maintain professional contacts with colleagues in similar instructional areas at other colleges.
• Advise students on an as-needed basis in relation to academic progress and career goals.
• Participate in the evaluation and acquisition of instructional materials, audio-visual aids, and equipment needs.
• Provide all necessary documentation to registration and accountability personnel.
• Participate in registration and evaluation activities.
• Participate in the EMS Program Review process.
• Perform other duties relevant to the work described herein.

JOB TRAINING:

Required Position Training to be completed in the first year of hire:

• Canvas
• Colleague/Datatel
• Self-Service
• EMS Testing
• Platinum Planner
• Basic and Advanced Patient Simulators, Sim Lab
• New Employee Onboarding
• Google Docs
• Zoom / Google Meet
• E-learning
• Microsoft Office
• Onboarding (if applicable)
• Professional Development to obtain and/or maintain EMS and Instructor Credentials

Suggested Training:

• Informer
• School Dude

CLINICAL SITE REQUIREMENTS

This paragraph applies only to employees who serve students at clinical affiliates or off-site facilities. Clinical affiliates and/or off-site facilities may require employees participating in clinical/off site activities to complete a criminal background check, drug screening, and provide proof of current immunization status, health status, and CPR certification. Immunizations may include full vaccination for COVID-19 as a condition for entry to the facility, and proof of immunization is considered a minimum qualification for positions that require employees to supervise students being educated at such facilities. Such employees are required to present verification of current or up-to-date immunizations (including for COVID-19 for employees hired after September 1, 2021), as required by the facility, and current CPR status, as required by the facility, to their supervisor annually. Employees who serve students at clinical affiliates or off-site facilities and who are hired on or after September 1, 2021, are required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 on their first day of employment as a condition to their employment, except where they have a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance that is contrary to receiving the vaccine. Medical or religious exemptions are determined by the off-site facilities and not Stanly Community College unless the off-site facility has specifically designated the College as responsible for that decision. Decisions for exemptions must be complete within a six-month probationary period or at the discretion of the off-site facilities. Full-time faculty who was continuously employed in the same position prior to September 1, 2021, are not required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 and their job duties may be modified if they are denied entry to a facility due to vaccination status. Part-time employees whose contract is expired after September 1, 2021, and who apply for rehire will be required to meet the vaccination requirements of the clinical or off-site facilities if the position into which they are hired requires them to supervise students being educated at such facilities.